Oxford University Press

Author: Kevin Stannard
Format: Book and CD
Voicing: Unison, 2pt, 3pt

Junior Voiceworks is a wonderful collection of songs for children. Presenting 33 singable songs, from simple unison to 2 and 3 parts, this is a fabulous and accessible resource to motivate and energize young singers. With a CD and supporting teaching notes, Junior Voiceworks is a complete handbook for singing for all teachers and choir leaders.

• 33 singable songs, from simple unison to 2 and 3 part
• Ideal for KS2, schools choirs, area choirs, and all young singing groups
• Vast range of repertoire: traditional songs from around the world, many in fresh arrangements, contemporary songs, brand new songs, old favourites, canons, and much more
• Folksongs, jazz songs, funny and sad songs, gentle songs, spooky songs, songs on all topics, songs to celebrate and inspire
• Warm ups and practical ideas on rehearsing
• Playable, characterful piano accompaniments; some songs with guitar accompaniment
• A complete lesson or rehearsal plan for each song
• Links to the National Curriculum

Kevin Stannard - Kevin taught music in Oxfordshire schools for ten years before moving to Wolverhampton University in 1995, to train primary music specialists. He is currently Course Leader for the Music degree, and also teachers on the Popular Music and Masters programmes, as well as directing the University and Chamber Choirs.

Table of Contents:

• A cat called Alexander
• A tall story
• Bilbo's riddle
• Blue Brother Jake
• Bluesprint
• Calypso
• Canon in the snow
• Dreamer
• Duck dance
• Heatwave
• Hey diddle diddle
• Kookaburra
• Lady dressed in white
• Land of the silver birch
• Mi caballo blanco
• Minka
• Mistah Walker
• Ninnananna
• Now the sun is shining
• O shepherd
• Ocean commotion
• Peanut vendor
• Pizza Hut
• Scoo be doo song
• Simple melody
• Skye boat song
• The highwayman
• The orchard green
• The osprey
• The Zulu warrior
• Tinga Layo!
• Two chants - Fifteen men, Old Abram Brown
• Under the lemon tree